The Longest Yarn Launches Heartfelt Appeal to Support Veteran Charities
The Longest Yarn, a non-profit registered association, has launched a warm...
Craft Focus magazine is a bi-monthly trade publication for the craft industry, distributed to Art & Craft shops, Toy shops, Model shops, Haberdashers and Needlecraft retailers.
Each issue contains detailed information on upcoming trade shows and reviews many new and innovative products, enabling retailers to make informed and profitable buying decisions for their business. Find out more about the magazine here.
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The Longest Yarn Launches Heartfelt Appeal to Support Veteran Charities
The Longest Yarn, a non-profit registered association, has launched a warm...
In 2015, thortful was born to give people a glorious escape from aisle after aisle of generic, naff cards. Now, celebrating 10...
Leaders at Paperworld Middle East underline localisation and supply chain growth in MENA
Regional manufacturers and traders at Paperworld Middle...
Spring Fair welcomes the return of Glee for 2026
Glee is set to return to Spring Fair in February 2026 for the first time in six years, taking...
This crucial time of year is huge for retail as consumers start their Christmas shopping. We’ve been dropping hints of Christmas goodies since the summer – as we know ‘Christmas in July’ is all-important in strategising your marketing, securing stock early and getting a head start on your winter sales. This issue, we have part two of our festive special – featuring traditional Santa motifs to the quirkier donkey cross stitch kits from Heritage Crafts – super fun.
Following this, we have Creativeworld’s latest trend predictions curated by Stilbüro bora.herke.palmisano. Always a fascinating read! As a stationery addict, I love making my working from home station a pleasure to be – and so we have a product feature dedicated to desktop accessories! If that’s not enough, we’ve pulled together a sparkling selection of what’s new and noteworthy across patchwork & quilting, embroidery & tapestry and artist supplies. As always, we have the latest trade fair news and industry news to keep you abreast of new developments in the retail sector.
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Rachel Westall, Editor
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Founded in 2006 by Tracey Dutton and Kevin Jones operating from a garden cabin, Lavinia Stamps has since expanded into a leading international seller, employing a team of over 20 across two locations in Ruthin. The product range has also grown beyond stamps into a great inventory of arts and craft supplies, including stencils, inks, papers, glitters and much more. Tracey and Kevin tell us more...
Quadrigloo is the UK's first fully square glue sticks based in London and Birmingham. The company was born in a classroom in 2019 when founder, Joyce, was in year nine after battling with the corners on a worksheet and wondering why glue sticks are round and circular when they're mainly used for paper that is straight and rectangular. Here, Joyce Kudehinbu, Founder and Director of Quadrigloo chats to Craft Focus about their innovative square shaped glue stick!
